Childminder EY458267

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2016 20 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder successfully challenges what children know and can do, and provides them with a good variety of activities. All children, including those learning to speak English as an additional language, make good progress from their starting points.  Parents positively remark on the progress their children make, including how the childminder keeps them fully informed and makes helpful suggestions. Parents feel supported in extending their children's learning at home.  The childminder effectively helps children to learn about themselves, and to share their thoughts and feelings. She successfully encourages good attitudes, and to appreciate differences and similarities between themselves and others.  The childminder collects the views of parents and other professionals to accurately evaluate and identify areas for improvement. Action plans are concise, which she uses well to help her address any gaps in teaching and care practices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to extend children's literacy skills, with particular regard to exploring letters and their sounds, and practising early writing skills.  The childminder does not always provide enough experiences for children to explore and investigate technology fully.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide more opportunities for children to link letters and sounds, and to make marks in a variety of different ways, to strengthen their early literacy skills  increase the range of experiences for children to become more familiar with everyday technology and investigate how things work.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and learning during the inspection.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's developmental records, the childminder's key policies and procedures, and her self-evaluation system.  The childminder conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the findings.  The inspector took account of parents' views through discussions during the inspection, feedback comments and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder respects the views of parents and other professionals. She has effective processes for monitoring the quality of her provision, including children's development. She has a good knowledge of children and tailors her planning to meet their individual learning needs. The childminder is enthusiastic and ambitious, and has good access to support. For example, she obtains advice from her local authority and seeks training opportunities keep her knowledge up to date. She focuses particularly well on developing children's communication and language skills to narrow any gaps in their learning, especially between different groups of children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is secure in her understanding of the procedures to follow to report any welfare concerns. She is alert to sudden changes in children's behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages children's full attention and supports their learning through the interesting activities. She helps them to share resources, and encourages their participation and cooperation as they play. Children develop a good understanding of mathematics. For example, when exploring with playdough, the childminder encourages them to count and talk about shape, texture, size and quantity. The childminder promotes speaking skills well. For example, she introduces descriptive words into conversations. Children's physical skills are developing well. For example, the childminder takes children to local outdoor areas where they can run, climb and practise ball skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses all opportunities to extend children's social experiences. For example, she takes them to local groups and visits the library to increase their awareness of the wider community. The childminder effectively builds children's confidence and supports them to gain personal-care skills. For example, children feed and dress themselves and help with simple tasks, such as tidying away toys. Children behave well and have a good understanding of taking appropriate risks and of their personal safety. Children learn about the importance of good health. For example, the childminder works with parents to ensure children receive healthy, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. Children develop good hygiene habits, such as regularly hand washing. The childminder offers a suitable provision to those children who require a sleep. The environment is safe and welcoming and children benefit from a variety of resources.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy learning; they show delight in planned activities and are keen to have a go. They are physically active, communicate well and have good social skills. Children gain a strong foundation for learning, in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458267 Local authority Slough Inspection number 1049770 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the Chalvey area of Slough, Berkshire. She operates her service for five days a week, all year round. She holds a home-based childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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